Tribal Regulation of Single-Use Plastics
As the federal government and many state governments fail to address plastic waste, Indian tribes become policy innovators.
Are Mutual Funds Bad for U.S. Consumers?
Regulators consider whether mutual funds’ common ownership of competing companies is bad for consumers.
Statutory Clarity and Judicial Review of Regulatory Impact Analysis
Precise statutory language corresponds to better benefit-cost analysis and more consistent judicial review.
The Warren Campaign’s Antitrust Proposals
Senator Warren’s proposals seek to protect older technologies at the expense of consumers and workers.
Combatting Deregulation with Regulatory Horcruxes
Scholar argues that spreading regulatory authority may insulate programs from future deregulatory pressures.
Labor Without Employment
Firms have moral obligations to those who perform work regardless of employment status.
Regulating Alaska’s Salmon
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game monitors effect of hatchery salmon on wild stocks.
Are Online Agreements Readable?
Regulators may need to protect consumers from unreadable online contracts and privacy policies.
Regulating Non-Compete Agreements
Governments should place limits on non-compete agreements that apply to low-wage workers.
Regulating Work in an Age of Fissuring and Automation
Employers may increasingly automate their workplaces, requiring a new approach to workplace regulation.